Manisha masters making home Rava Idlis. She provides recipes for chutney and Sambar too.
Edamame like you have never had before.
A sweet pulao is a yum way to bring in Baisakhi.
Ghanta Tarkari is a classic Odia dish prepared using a mix of seasonal vegetables, often cooked in large batches and shared with family and neighbours.
Karwar, a coastal town in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka, is known for its many culinary traditions, reflecting the numerous communities that make this region their home.
Easter celebrations in north Indian Christian households are special in their own way. The reflective period of Lent is followed by joyful, food-rich celebrations with strong community and family bonding.
Reduce your reliance on gas usage and distribute the cooking of your meals between your toaster, microwave, electric kettle or air-fryer.
Jazz up green bell peppersto make a special accompaniment to your rotis or bhakri or bhaath.
The cuisine of Rajasthan is primarily vegetarian, is also known for its delicious meat dishes.
Chef Vikas Khanna has been shortlisted for the James Beard Awards 2026, placing him among the most revered names in the global culinary world.
A stir-fry with an adequate range and volume of vegetables, that incorporates a little protein, be it paneer or tofu or something else, is a hearty, carb-free meal by itself, that will keep you full for several hours.
Christian communities across different states of India have unique family recipes for home-cooked meals to celebrate Christmas,
From coastal rasois to hill homes, festive dishes are usually special to a family and so are the grand meals that families gather for and sit down to eat either on Christmas Eve or on Christmas Day.
A favourite breakfast food or snack with your chai.
Yes, Punjabi cuisine is definitely much more than just Dal Makhni and Paneer Butter Masala!
Divya Nair suggests five versatile ways to put your dosa batter to good use.
Try this delicately-spiced simple alu recipe from Bihar.
Asha Bhosle, the legendary playback singer, had a lifelong passion for cooking, which she considered a stress reliever and a way to connect with loved ones.
Dal Dulhan is a warming traditional dish from Bihar, says Pratibha Kumari Singh, often prepared on relaxed family days when something hearty yet homely is desired.
Some recipes are learned. Some are inherited. And some, like my mother's Methi Lot Waalu Shaak, are lived.
Mayur Sanap discovers a memorable chicken preparation in the Philippines.
Chiraiya could have been a powerful, hard-hitting series but it ends up feeling scattered and emotionally uneven, observes Divya Nair.
Bangkok is a fast, 24-hour megapolis, full of joie de vivre and buoyance that you will be instantly smitten, like I was.
In which area of Indian life are women not running the show?
'Zarine spent her last autumn this year with my sister in Kashmir.' 'There, almost as a gentle premonition, Zarine said to my sister, "When I go, let my ashes be scattered across this valley".'
Leafy greens are an essential part of Indian cooking, showing up in everyday meals as well as in unique regional specialities.
The unique East Indian community of Mumbai is one of the city's oldest Catholic communities. Their Christmas celebrations have a distinctive blend of Portuguese influence, Maharashtrian roots and age-old family traditions.
Two special dishes to include in your Onam feast.
'It's a lifetime opportunity to cook for the most high-profile table of India. It's a matter of honour for me.'
Unresolved succession plans and informal ownership structures are fuelling bitter family fights across India's corporate boardrooms.
A stunning book on the Kumbh. And a recipe.
A silky, creamy dessert made from milk and cream that melts in the mouth.
You can slowly build up spices over six to nine months by adding ajwain, jeera, coriander, cardamom and cinnamon powders for flavouring different recipes, says Madhavi Bhardwaj.
Winters call for a heartening rasam made from this healthy legume.
Sweet potatoes, with a light seasoning using coconut oil, and a touch of fresh grated coconut, makes a grand combo with rotis.
Very small prawns can be made into a kind of chutney that greatly soups up your average meal.
This festive season, Indian homes are mixing global luxury with personal touches using heirloom fabrics, handmade decor, and nostalgic menus to create celebrations that feel both grand and intimate.
Winter ushers in fat red chillies ideal for a exceptionlly tasty pickle.
'This tragedy will not be the last -- you shall witness another tomorrow, perhaps another the day after, and increasingly more.'
Try this simple and wholesome sabji recipe of ridge gourd with Bengal gram.
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